Top Of The Heap

Our Player Relative Productivity Score or PRPS analyzes player value over the last three seasons using game statistics to measure performance against current salaries. In this case, we tailored our methodology to the 100 highest-paid NBA players for 2006. Surprises include Elton Brand, Shawn Marion and Dirk Nowitzki, who, despite huge contracts, represent great values to their respective clubs. On the other hand, even a degree of playoff success (also factored into our scoring system) didnt help a pair of perennial all-stars: Jermaine ONeal and Jason Kidd.